Compaq version of Vista

Gage · 09-16-2007, 06:30 PM

I've recently purchased a Compaq desktop computer now that I have had the computer a few months I'm starting to get very frustrated with all the add on programs that Compaq has included.

I guess the version of Windows Vista that was intalled was the "Compaq version of windows vista" The computer obviously came with the vista key, but did not come with a physical copy of Vista, instead it has a partitioned hardrive and all the re-boot info is on the partition.

What I want to do is format the hardrive, and start fresh. My question is can I format the hardrive download a copy of Vista to put on a disk, and reinstall Vista without all the Compaq crap, but still use the Vista key that came with my computer?

patrickv · 09-16-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gage

what I want to do is format the hardrive, and start fresh. My question is can I format the hardrive download a copy of Vista to put on a disk, and reinstall Vista without all the Compaq crap, but still use the Vista key that came with my computer?

Welcome to the forums cage, please review the rules !!

Yes you can format the hard drive but i advise you to Buy original vista.
and NO you won't be able to use the cd-key the came with the compaq

Gage · 09-16-2007, 08:32 PM

I figured that since I already purchased the official license with my computer that cd key would still be valid.

So basically you're telling me I have to decide if spending $200 is worth the annoying programs that Compaq installed on my computer.

Impulse666 · 09-17-2007, 12:51 AM

Yes.

Or you could buy Linux. Its free and easy to use.

www.ubuntu.com

andy faith · 09-18-2007, 02:18 PM

lol, you said "buy linux, its free"

yeh, download linux, its free

If you want a non tampered with version of windows, dont get compaq

09-16-2007, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gage New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	Compaq version of Vista I've recently purchased a Compaq desktop computer now that I have had the computer a few months I'm starting to get very frustrated with all the add on programs that Compaq has included. I guess the version of Windows Vista that was intalled was the "Compaq version of windows vista" The computer obviously came with the vista key, but did not come with a physical copy of Vista, instead it has a partitioned hardrive and all the re-boot info is on the partition. What I want to do is format the hardrive, and start fresh. My question is can I format the hardrive download a copy of Vista to put on a disk, and reinstall Vista without all the Compaq crap, but still use the Vista key that came with my computer?

09-17-2007, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
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09-18-2007, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
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09-16-2007, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gage New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	I figured that since I already purchased the official license with my computer that cd key would still be valid. So basically you're telling me I have to decide if spending $200 is worth the annoying programs that Compaq installed on my computer.